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Registration Opens for Bellevue Library’s First-Ever Quilt Retreat
The Bellevue Public Library will host its first-ever Quilt Retreat Aug. 28–30, offering quilting enthusiasts a full weekend of creativity, learning, and community connection. Registration for the free event opened July 13. A quilt retreat is an opportunity for quilters to step away from daily distractions and spend dedicated time working on projects alongside others…
Read Between Realms This Summer at the Bellevue Library
By Crystal Anderson, Teen Services Librarian June 1-July 31: Come to special events, join awesome clubs and contests, grab activity kits, and more—whether you’re into books, art, or just hanging out, there’s something for everyone. Read, create, and explore with the Bellevue Public Library all summer long! Going into grades 7-12? Or did you just…
Bellevue Public Library Adult Reading Program Off to Strong Start After Huge Kickoff Event
By Laura Mischke, Head of Adult Services The Bellevue Public Library’s “Legends & Mythical Creatures” Adult Program kicked off on Sunday, April 19, with a vibrant community celebration that drew more than 1,000 attendees. Under clear, sunny skies, families and adults gathered on the library lawn to enjoy an afternoon filled with live music from…
Bellevue Library Bookstore Features Bargains Every Day for Every Age
by Barb Farrell, Bellevue Public Library Office Manager and Adult Volunteer Coordinator Have you stopped by to browse the Library Bookstore? It features a large collection of donated books, DVDs, and puzzles. Items that are no longer in circulation from the library’s collection also find new life on the bookstore shelves. Along with regular sales,…
Step Into a World of Legends and Mythical Creatures at Bellevue Public Library
This spring, Bellevue Public Library invites adults to escape the ordinary and enter a realm of imagination, creativity, and discovery with its six-week Adult Library Program, “Legends and Mythical Creatures,” running April 19 through May 30. The adventure begins on Sunday, April 19, with a free, family-friendly outdoor kickoff celebration on the library lawn. From…
From the Back Room to the Bookshelf: Behind the Scenes at the Bellevue Public Library
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the Bellevue Public Library? Patrons look forward to reading new releases by their favorite authors like John Grisham, James Patterson, Danielle Steel, and others, but there is a process to follow before you can get your hands on those brand-new books. Materials are selected…
Faster, Easier Borrowing: How Self-Checkout Works at the Bellevue Public Library
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) plays an important role in keeping your library account safe. With a PIN, you can access a range of online resources at the Bellevue Public Library, such as our public computer lab, catalog, and digital leisure passes. You can also use self-checkout, which makes checking out library material convenient and…
Bellevue Library Foundation Kicks Off Matching Fund Drive as December Events Roll On
Several special activities are planned for December at the Bellevue Public Library, including fundraisers, holiday programs, a food drive, and a holiday lights collection. The Bellevue Library Foundation (BLF) is participating in the 2025 Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) Matching Charitable Program that began on Dec. 2. This is the major fundraising activity for the Library…
Fall Into Fun: Free Teen Activities at the Library
By Crystal Anderson, Teen Services Librarian Looking for something fun (and free!) to do this fall? The library has you covered with activities, challenges, and events just for teens (Grade 7-12). Whether you’re into art, crafts, gaming, or just hanging out with friends, there’s something for everyone in October and November. Check out what’s happening…
Bellevue Public Library Celebrates One Year in New Location
One year after opening its new building, the Bellevue Public Library is celebrating a successful first year, marked by record-breaking attendance, expanded services, and enthusiastic community feedback. The library officially reopened on October 7, 2024, after relocating from its longtime site, which had been in use for nearly 50 years. Since then, library visits have…